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University Hospitals lists this Social Worker 2 - PRN: Elyria opportunity in elyria, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Social Worker 2 - PRN
To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference. The Social Worker 2 role within the Elyria Medical Center offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues. We currently offer an opportunity for a PRN Social Worker to support patients with mental health issues.
A Brief Overview Collaborates with all members of the health care team, patient and family (or significant others) to coordinate timely and efficient assessment of psychosocial and discharge planning needs and formulation of patient and family centered discharge plans. Serves as a resource within the social work department and the hospital.
What You Will Do Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex). Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups. Develops, documents and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/or discharge needs. Develops plans with attention to individual patient and family goals Provides linkage to community resources and UH network services to facilitate optimal care; and serves as liaison to community agencies. Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach. Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers. Assists with recruitment, and orientation/mentoring/education of new staff and or social work interns. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications Education Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required) Work Experience Hospital/Health Agency experience. (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Computer skills (Required proficiency) Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency) Multi-tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency) Works autonomously (Required proficiency) Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Required) Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (Preferred within one year of eligibility)
Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Elyria Work Locations: 630 East River Street Elyria 44035 Job: Social Work / Counseling Organization: Elyria_Medical_Center Schedule: Per Diem Employee Status: PRN - Shift Days Job Type: Standard Job Level: Professional Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Remote Work : No
Worksite address
elyria, OH, 44036, US
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